UPDATE 9/24/21 pm: REST IN PEACE, LIAM: We are devastated to share with you that Liam has passed away. The emergency hospital contacted our veterinary team to say that Liam had coded. They began lifesaving measures, but he was not responding. The veterinarian believed that Liam was suffering, and that humane euthanasia was the most …
Animals at Kentucky Humane Society will make room for pets displaced after the storm LOUISVILLE KY – around 10 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, the Kentucky Humane Society received over 60 shelter animals from Louisiana communities ravaged by Hurricane Ida. Approximately 30 dogs and 30 cats will be housed temporarily at KHS’ Sam Swope Pet Retreat …
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Newborn Kittens Rescued from Inside Walls TO THE RESCUE! Cats like to find quiet places to have their babies – and their persistence in finding obscure places to give birth can surprise even the most experienced foster caregivers. Our shelter veterinarian, Dr. Emily Bewley, took home a very pregnant cat so she could give birth …
Updates about Ethan, Dying Dog Dumped at KHS Join us on March 10 at 11:10am (ET) for Ethan’s Adoption Celebration! We will be broadcasting Ethan’s adoption celebration on Facebook Live. Learn more Follow the story of Ethan, the miracle dog who survived starvation and has become a symbol of love and hope for so …
KHS joins Bissell Pet Foundation in Rescue of 270 Animals KHS and 15 other animal shelters assist Humane Society of the Delta in Helena AR Last week, the Kentucky Humane Society and 15 other animal shelters joined Bissell Pet Foundation on an urgent rescue mission in southeast Arkansas. The shelters transported out 240 dogs and …
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Reminder: Check Car Hoods for Cats Seeking Warmth This Winter The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is reminding people to check their car hoods for outside cats seeking warmth this winter, after an injured kitten was surrendered to the nonprofit animal shelter this week. “In cold weather, outside cats sometimes crawl into car hoods seeking the …
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Animal Rescue Never Stops Every single day, the Kentucky Humane Society receives animals in urgent need of lifesaving care. But we couldn’t do it without your help! Every single day, the Kentucky Humane Society receives animals in urgent need of lifesaving care. But we couldn’t do it without your help! On December 26 at 9:30pm, …
Dog Covered with Tumors Helped by KHS This poor dog is recovering after emergency surgery at KHS to remove multiple large mammary tumors. Please keep Molly Mae in your thoughts as she begins the long recovery process and we address her many medical needs. She is being kept comfortable with pain medications and lots of …
At the Kentucky Humane Society, adoptable dog Jack is known for his farsightedness. He can see, but he typically focuses on things that are farther away. One day, while thinking about this, he decided he needed a change of scenery. He wanted an adventure, he wanted to see new places! Jack found a shelter volunteer, …
A Big Thanks to the Arnall Family Foundation and ASPCA for Their Support The Kentucky Humane Society is grateful for the Arnall Family Foundation‘s and the ASPCA‘s support of our new Animal Relocation Vehicle, which helps us safely and comfortably transport shelter animals from rural animal shelters across Kentucky to KHS for adoption. Last year, …
